Romaine and Leeks

Published January 15, 1985

Total Time
30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:4 servings
  • 20 outer leaves romaine lettuce, approximately

  • 2 large leeks

  • 4 tablespoons butter

  • Salt and white pepper as desired

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

10 grams carbs; 31 milligrams cholesterol; 144 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 12 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 234 milligrams sodium; 1 gram protein; 3 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Wash romaine leaves and cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces. Drop into boiling water, bring back to boil, drain immediately, shock under cold water and drain again. Reserve.

  2. Step 2

    Trim leeks and cut in half lengthwise. Rinse well to remove sand and cut into ¼-inch pieces crosswise.

  3. Step 3

    Melt butter in large skillet, add leeks, cover and cook over very low heat 10 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add romaine, turn up heat and stir to mix well with leeks and butter. Add salt and pepper to taste and stir to heat through.

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tasteless, waist of good leeks

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